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GeForce GTX 470M SLI
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Radeon Pro WX 3100
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About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce GTX 470M SLI is positioned at rank 276 and the Radeon Pro WX 3100 is on rank 113, so the Radeon Pro WX 3100 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 470M SLI
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro WX 3100
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Pro WX 3100 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2010). The Radeon Pro WX 3100 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 470M SLI lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Pro WX 3100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 470M SLI.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 470M SLI | Radeon Pro WX 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 470M SLI offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 470M SLI holds the technical lead. Priced at $60 (vs $65), it costs 8% less, resulting in a 6.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 470M SLI | Radeon Pro WX 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+6.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($60) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($65) |
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 470M SLI and Radeon Pro WX 3100
GeForce GTX 470M SLI
The GeForce GTX 470M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 1 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 535 MHz. It has 576 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,540 points.
Radeon Pro WX 3100
The Radeon Pro WX 3100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 12 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 925 MHz to 1219 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,584 points. Launch price was $199.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 470M SLI scores 2,540 and the Radeon Pro WX 3100 reaches 2,584 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 470M SLI is built on Fermi while the Radeon Pro WX 3100 uses GCN 4.0, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 576 (GeForce GTX 470M SLI) vs 512 (Radeon Pro WX 3100).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 470M SLI | Radeon Pro WX 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,540 | 2,584+2% |
| Architecture | Fermi | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 576+13% | 512 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 470M SLI | Radeon Pro WX 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 470M SLI comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro WX 3100 has 4 GB. The Radeon Pro WX 3100 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 470M SLI | Radeon Pro WX 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11 (GeForce GTX 470M SLI) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon Pro WX 3100). Vulkan: None vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.0 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 470M SLI | Radeon Pro WX 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11 | 12 (12_0)+9% |
| Vulkan | None | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.0 | 4.6+15% |
| Max Displays | 3 | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (GeForce GTX 470M SLI) vs VCE 3.4 (Polaris) (Radeon Pro WX 3100). Decoder: VP4 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 470M SLI) vs H.264,HEVC (Radeon Pro WX 3100).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 470M SLI | Radeon Pro WX 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | VCE 3.4 (Polaris) |
| Decoder | VP4 | UVD 6.3 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 470M SLI draws 75W versus the Radeon Pro WX 3100's 65W — a 14.3% difference. The Radeon Pro WX 3100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 470M SLI) vs 350W (Radeon Pro WX 3100). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 168mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 90 vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 470M SLI | Radeon Pro WX 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 65W-13% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 168mm |
| Height | 0mm | 69mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 90 | 80°C-11% |
| Perf/Watt | 33.9 | 39.8+17% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 470M SLI costs 7.7% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 42.3 (GeForce GTX 470M SLI) vs 39.8 (Radeon Pro WX 3100) — the GeForce GTX 470M SLI offers 6.3% better value. The Radeon Pro WX 3100 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 470M SLI | Radeon Pro WX 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $199 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $60-8% | $65 |
| Performance per Dollar | 42.3+6% | 39.8 |
| Codename | N11E-GT | Lexa |
| Release | November 1 2010 | June 12 2017 |
| Ranking | #627 | #624 |
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